
The Sprig of Broom transports readers to the tumultuous 16th century in England, where a young boy of humble origins grapples with questions of his true parentage and place in the world. As he embarks on a personal quest for identity, he becomes entangled in the dangerous political machinations between the Plantagenet and Tudor factions vying for the English throne. This chapter book offers a compelling blend of historical fiction and coming-of-age narrative, perfect for engaging children in a significant period of English history while exploring universal themes of belonging, self-discovery, and justice. It is ideal for readers ready for a longer, more complex story.
In sixteenth-century England, a boy of humble birth searches for his identity while Plantagenets plot to reclaim the throne from the Tudors.